Esperance Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service (EVFRS), St John Ambulance
(SJA), Police, State Emergency Services (SES), Marine Rescue, Shire of
Esperance Rangers Service, Department of Transport (DoT), Main Roads and
Goodwin-McCarthy Helicopters had stalls to provide information to the
community.

EVFRS operated a smoke machine inside a shipping container to simulate a
house fire, and invited the community to experience it.

EVFRS foreman Tim Ammon said EVFRS were proud to be part of the event.

“It is really important to teach the younger generation about fire
safety,” Mr Ammon said.

“They are taught what to do in the event of a housefire at school, but
this simulation gives them the opportunity to put what they have learnt into
practice.”

The police took photos of community members wearing reflective police
gear, the DoT invited people to experience being winched aboard their boat, SJA
offered people the chance to practise first aid skills on a resuscitation doll
and Goodwin-McCarthy Helicopters invited people to sit in the pilot’s seat.

Shire of Esperance director of community services Rod Hilton said the
day presented an opportunity for the community to learn more about the
emergency services.

“It is important to show people what services are available and what
they each do,” Mr Hilton said.

“The rangers service for example are not just about dogs, but also aim to
educate the community and make them aware of what to do to abide by the law.”